Loans News Stories

Updated: 09th November 2016
- First Published: 09th November 2016
The payday loan market has been under fire a lot in recent years, and as a result, the financial regulator stepped in. But has it made a difference? Unfortunately, it looks as though there’s still a lot of work to be done.
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Updated: 07th October 2016
- First Published: 07th October 2016
Competition in the personal loans market is as hot as ever, so much so that one loan provider has slashed rates to the lowest on record – but only to those who fit the bill. The shopping bill, that is…
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Updated: 26th September 2016
- First Published: 26th September 2016
Our recent figures reveal a mixed picture in terms of unsecured lending, as while competition appears to have returned to the loans market, it’s notably slowed in the credit card sector.
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Updated: 07th December 2016
- First Published: 20th June 2016
Unsecured personal loans can be ideal for people who have debts to consolidate or who want to make a purchase with a fixed repayment plan, but these loans may not always be the best option, particularly for low borrowing amounts...
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Updated: 07th June 2016
- First Published: 07th June 2016
When you indulge in a spot of home improvement, is your primary motivation to create your dream home, or to secure financial gain if you were to sell it? Well, Zopa has taken a look...
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Updated: 25th April 2016
- First Published: 25th April 2016
It’s the time of year when many people start to think about their homes – what they like about it, what they don’t, and whether it’s time to up sticks, with some choosing a more extreme option than a spring spruce-up. So, will you improve or move?
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Updated: 18th April 2016
- First Published: 18th April 2016
Personal loans have become increasingly competitive over the last few years, but it now appears that some providers can no longer sustain such low prices, so unfortunately for borrowers, rates are once again on the rise.
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Updated: 18th March 2016
- First Published: 18th March 2016
Loans can be tricky things to understand, particularly if you’re after a significant sum of money. If you’re in need of £25,000 or more, a secured loan could be the way forward, so we thought we’d take a look at what a secured loan actually is.
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Updated: 16th February 2016
- First Published: 16th February 2016
When you’re in the market for a new (or used) car, how do you pay for it? While some will dip into their savings, others will opt for a lease or car loan to cover the cost, and there’s a clear generational gap when it comes to the decision…
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